Kelly Higdon

Executive Assistant | Vancouver, WA

PRNOUNS:

She/Her

WORKING HOURS:

Monday: 10am-3pm PST

Tuesday: 10am-3pm PST

Wednesday: 10am-3pm PST

Thursday: 10am-3pm PST

Friday: 10am-3pm PST

POWER TOOLS:

Excel

Word

Powerpoint

Google suite

Visio

Paylocity

Skyward

Works

Strong communication skills

STRENGTHS:

Organized

Efficient

Proactive

Respectful

Resourceful

Kind

Motivated

Professional

Emotionally Intelligent

EXPERTISE:

Event Planning

Travel Arrangement

Executive Assistance

Benefits

Human Resources

BIO:

Hello! My name is Kelly Higdon and I love helping people. I have been working in Administration and Human Resources since graduating from FIDM in 2007. I spent a large part of my career climbing the corporate ladder in the Fashion Industry. My experience includes Executive Assistance, Benefits Administration, Human Resources Management, Travel and Event planning. I pride myself on being organized, a quick learner, flexible, creative and down to earth.

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE:

Executive Assistant to Global CEO, CFO and COO

Secretary to Principal and Associate Principal

Assistant to Event Planner/Designer

Budget Secretary in Education

Human Resources and Benefits Manager for Global Fashion Brand

HOW I COMMUNICATE:

I love having information laid out so I can review, process and refer back to

Not afraid to ask questions

Note taker

Available by phone or zoom by request/set up in advance

SOCIAL IDENTITIES:

Mom

Wife

Friend

HOW I PREFER TO RECEIVE FEEDBACK:

Glows then Grows!

WORKING STYLE:

Written details with time to review

Comfortable asking questions

Independent worker

Multi tasker

Big picture view is appreciated but enjoys detailed work as well